Office filing period opens in New Durham

NEW DURHAM — Persons interested in filing for any of the following offices may do so at the Town Clerk’s office during the filing period of Wednesday, Jan. 23 through 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1.

You must be a registered voter to run for office. The offices are as follows: one Selectman for 3 years; one Town Clerk for 3 years; one Cemetery Trustee for years; two Library Trustee for 3 years; one Library Trustee for 1 year; one Planning Board member for 3 years; and one Trustee of Trust Funds for 3 years.

Feb. 5 is the last day to file a petition warrant article for the 2013 Town Meeting.

March 2 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. is the last day for the Town Clerk or Supervisors to accept voter registration applications. No additions can be made to the checklist after this session, but voters may register at the polls on Election Day. March 12 is Town Election at the New Durham School from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 13 is Town Meeting at the New Durham School at 7 p.m.